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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.69, 3,141.24 and 1,746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.69, 3,141.24 and 1,746.11 is: 2,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.69 : 3,141.24 = 1,746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.69/3,141.24 = 1,746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.69x = 3,141.24 × 1,746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.69x = 5,484,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,934.87/2,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.18

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